UPPSC Pre 2026 Recruitment Online Form

UTTAR PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPPSC) 

COMBINED STATE / UPPER SUBORDINATE SERVICES (PCS) (GENERAL/SPECIAL RECRUITMENT) EXAMINATION-2026 

Short Details of Notification 

Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 25/06/2026
• Last Date for Apply Online: 27/07/2026 upto 11:59 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 27/07/2026
• Correction Date : 25/06/2026 to 03/08/2026
• UPPSC Pre Exam Date : To be announced
• Admit Card Available : Before Exam
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS : ₹125/-
• SC / ST : ₹65/-
• PH Candidates : ₹25/-
• Pay the Exam Fee Through SBI Mops Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or SBI E Challan Mode Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 40 years (as on 01/07/2026) (Relaxation as per rules for reserved categories)
• Selection Process: Preliminary Examination (Objective) → Mains Examination (Written) → Interview / Personality Test

Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 500

• Bachelor's Degree in any stream from recognized University
• Age and category wise relaxation applicable as per UPPSC rules
• Posts include Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, Assistant Commissioner etc.

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• PCS Posts: Level 10 – ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Additional Benefits: DA (60% of basic pay), HRA (9% to 27% based on city type), Medical coverage, Travel Allowance, NPS (National Pension System), and Group Insurance.
• Job Security: Class-II Gazetted Officer status under the Uttar Pradesh Government with complete job protection and legal state benefits.
• Career Growth: Clear structural promotions to higher administration levels (Level 11 up to Level 15) through timely performance evaluations and clearing departmental examinations.

Exam Pattern

• Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen-paper using OMR sheets)
• Negative Marking: 1/3 rd (0.33%) mark deduction for every incorrect answer.
• Paper I: General Studies (GS I)
  • Questions: 150 MCQs
  • Marks: 200 marks
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Purpose: Determines the cutoff rank for entry into the Mains exam.
• Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
  • Questions: 100 MCQs
  • Marks: 200 marks
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Purpose: Purely qualifying in nature. Candidates must secure a minimum of 33% marks (66 out of 200) to clear it.

Stage 2: Main Examination (Written / Descriptive Type)

• Total Papers: 8 descriptive papers
• Total Marks: 1500 marks
• Duration: 3 hours per paper
• Paper List & Marks Distribution:
  • Paper 1: General Hindi - 150 Marks (Marks are counted toward final merit).
  • Paper 2: Essay - 150 Marks (3 essays of 700 words each).
  • Paper 3: General Studies I - 200 Marks (History, Culture, Geography, Society).
  • Paper 4: General Studies II - 200 Marks (Polity, Governance, Constitution, International Relations).
  • Paper 5: General Studies III - 200 Marks (Economy, Science & Technology, Environment, Security).
  • Paper 6: General Studies IV - 200 Marks (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude).
  • Paper 7: General Studies V (UP Specific) - 200 Marks (History, Polity, and Social Structure of Uttar Pradesh).
  • Paper 8: General Studies VI (UP Specific) - 200 Marks (Economy, Geography, and Current Developments of Uttar Pradesh).

Stage 3: Personality Test (Interview)

• Maximum Marks: 100 marks
• Evaluation: Tests character, expression, general awareness, intelligence, and overall suitability for civil services administration.

Exam Centers

• Uttar Pradesh: Prayagraj, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Bareilly, Gorakhpur and other major cities
• Center Allocation: As per candidate preference and availability
• Candidates must check official notification for exact list and instructions

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